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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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